2 weeks old

So Alistair is two weeks old today. Two days ago, his weight was at 7 lb 7oz. The nurses weren't too happy about him being 12 days old and not back up to his birth weight. They made me feed him and weigh him again. He went up to 7 lb 9oz. This is funny to me because he didn't even eat that well because he kept falling asleep, but the nurses were thrilled he ate 2 whole oz. I bet if there was a way to measure, he normally eats at least 4 oz. This kid is a good eater, my milk supply probably just has a hard time keeping up with his demand. Penny was like this too, and she stayed very petite for a long time. She still kind of is petite. I pumped and bottle fed Samantha until she was 6 weeks old because we had latching problems, and she was eating at least 6 oz at each feeding. She was a chunk too, I miss those little cottage cheese legs of hers.

Today we moved the crib and the rocking chair into Samantha's room, and moved Penny's bed and her dresser into Penny's room. Penny has been hating the crib, but (big surprise) the second she realized we were giving her what she wanted she got all upset. She must not have realized that she had to give up her crib if she wanted the bed. Yet another thing her brother is taking away from her. I feel absolutely terrible, but we are making every effort in the world to help her adjust to all the change. Right now, I think all she needs is time. I'm hoping the next year won't kill me...but until then I think I will start investing in some peaceful parenting books to put onto my kindle. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to share with me...

Samantha has been doing great. She is definitely her ornery, 3 year old self (with a little extra kick), but my heart melts every time she steps up to help with her brother. I just LOVE how she talks about him all the time. Our neighbors were asking about him earlier today, and she told them that "he doesn't like to walk," and that "he sleeps a lot." Although she also told them that he eats from a bottle, which he definitely doesn't, but maybe she felt prompted to say that because we don't talk to people about our private parts. I told her next time it's okay to say "mommy's milk." She has also been asking to snuggle him before bed too. This is my favorite because she gives him kisses all over his face, and she giggles when he kisses her on the cheek. I am glad that we decided to let them share a room, it's obvious that she really has a connection with her brother.